Mountain Unicycling Tutorial: RIDING TIPS

In this video, I'll give you some tips on riding a mountain unicycle, including:
Body position, Hand position, Foot position, dealing with bumps, riding uphill.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Foot Position
02:04 Hand Position
03:28 Body Position
03:53 Standing up
04:35 Wheel forward
05:57 Rough Terrain
06:46 Uphill
07:45 Outro

[@unicyclebasics]

If you are looking to learn how to ride, I will link some tutorials others have created in this comment. There are obviously many more out there, but I think this is a healthy mix. Everyone is different and responds to different tips and exercises, so I recommend to pick and choose the ones that work for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIi4oHysZsunjsU (Uniquest, an awesome series if you want to get into flatland, freestyle and street) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnFe4KOdsadrbs (German, by RideOne a german unicycle "school") kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-3aaimrMmAh9E (Berm Peak, a Mountainbikers quick tips to get into it) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaScqn-ojc9-nbc ("Traditional" learning on a fence) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppWrYZmMabqrrM0 ("Traditional" learning on a fence) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XRcqFtrqeLia8 (Starting from a curbmount, a bit "unusual", but interesting) I personally like to start out students on a wall, then mix it up between riding alongside support and "launching into space" from an assisted mount once they are somewhat comfortable on the unicycle, which ratio of those exercises and when to use which is decided on an individual basis.

[@thelonelyunicyclist]

This was very helpful. I always wondered about foot position for smooth long distance versus rough terrain, plus how best to absorb bumps. Your video answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks

[@jaytee8077]

Great vid. Clear, concise no bullsh!t. About to go dig through the rest of your content, any idling vids..still cant get it!

[@unicyclebasics]

Thank you! I haven't covered idling yet, but I might at some point in the future.

[@davidh6300]

I also like the tip about about leaning the seat back before an obstacle.

[@movefitness7066]

these videos are perfect for me. finn is an amazing rider. it's really hard to find tips on breaking and to have it explained in steps was spot on. you keep making videos and ill keep watching!

[@unicyclebasics]

I'm glad they are helping! :)

[@jeremieb.9806]

Hi, thank you for that great tuto video. There is very few content online about Muni, but this one is excellent. Have a great ride!

[@albertpelletier9415]

Awesome content! Thank you for making this video!

[@skibaa1]

Thank you, great tips!

[@leopardmuni]

Thanks a million for this amazing series. In my country South Korea, Muni is hardly known to public, so it’s not easy to get a hold of any relevant information on it. I took a lot out of your awesome channel and ready have more fun in mountains. Big thanks for your awesome job!

[@unicyclebasics]

Thank you so much, always glad I can help!

[@geoklu7]

this video was great, thanks!

[@unicyclebasics]

Thanks, always good to hear that people are enjoying them! :)

[@davidh6300]

Thanks for the video. The useful tip for me was to keep a hand on the seat to prevent getting bounced off. I forget to do that.

[@unicyclebasics]

Glad I can help! You can get away with no hand on the seat for a while, but then there is always that one surprise bump that catches you of guard, where the chance of you staying on are mich higher if your hand is on the seat already.

[@SaltyIrishRover]

Thanks a million for these really helpful video's! I currently ride a 32 on the the streets, but I'd like to start doing some Muni riding and was hoping to get some input from you and your followers, as to what tire size you all ride. Of course I know that personal preference plays a hige part in the decision, but wonduring if there's a size most go to. From the looks of the many video's I've watched, 26 and 27.5 seems to be the most used sizes ?! All the Best lads!

[@unicyclebasics]

Glad they are helping you! I'd go with 27.5" for more technical riding, 29" if you are more interested in longer distances offroad as a rule of thumb.

[@SaltyIrishRover]

@@unicyclebasics Thanks for your quick response! Actually, a 27.5 is the size I was going to purchase! All the Best my friend! Howie

[@joeosterberg7174]

Do you have any tips on pedaling while standing up? I seem to be struggling with that part more than I feel I should.

[@unicyclebasics]

No specific tips, unfortunately. I think it's normal for it to feel awkward in the beginning, but then it becomes more natural as you practice more

[@trexinvert]

I ride a 24" muni, since most mountain riding is going "down hill" there is no advantage with a big wheel for speed. However, is a big wheel more stable "rolling over" obstacles? The sacrifice of a big wheel is control and maneuverability for balance. A smaller wheel and frame is always better, and plus more control and "safer" falling down.

[@unicyclebasics]

Yes, a bigger wheel rolls over things easier, but is a bit less maneuverable. The trend has definitely been going bigger recently (with some even using 29" for downhill and 27.5" being normal), if you are good with the brake, control becomes less problematic and the extra speed does help on some trails.

[@trexinvert]

@@unicyclebasics Interesting. I think maybe the problem with small wheel is if you hit a bump you will "stop" and then you UPD. Unless you are experienced/aggressive to quickly drive the pedal and body to "climb" up the bump. However, isn't the point of muni to be able to precise/technical maneuver around bumps? Not go straight over them?

[@unicyclebasics]

Pretty much. To me, rolling over things, maneuvering around things, jumping over things are all part of Muni that one needs to learn and all require seperate skills. There is no "point" of Muni other than challenging myself and having fun.

[@MrFrenzaldude]

Great tips, thankyou!